My 15 year old daughter was detained and was search and patted down by male officer. No female there. Her 2 friends shoplifted.

There is nothing inherently illegally about a male officer patting down a 15 year old girl. There isn't always a female officer available and his...

Clear/Expunge/Seal arrest record in Phoenix, Arizona.

It is difficult to get an arrest record removed, unless you were wrongfully arrested. That is a very high standard. ARS 13-4051 talks about how...

What happens if a defendant does not appear at his status hearing

Typically, the court issues a warrant unless good cause is present. I presume that an attorney is involved as you are dealing with felony matters....

Will I fail my UA test?

If it has trace amounts of alcohol, it should already have metabolized in your body by the time you have to drop the UA.

You are being charged with a class 3 misdemeanor, which is a criminal offense, but the lowest level in Arizona. You can be given up to a $500 and...

Does prosecuter ever offer a second plea offer? I have a shoplifting charge , they want 30 days jail

That is a common misconception that defendants have for some reason as they hear it from others. You are not entitled to a plea agreement at all,...

I am 18 years old, and I hurt someone which is 17 which is considered a minor, but he threatened 2 Stab me which got me startled

Refrain from making anymore comments in a public forum. As the other attorneys have suggested, you need to consult with a criminal defense...

My 14 yr. old daughter was given a breathalyzer not in the presence of a parent, school official, was that legal?

It depends on if she requested that a parent be present, but generally speaking officers can do full investigations if the juvenile does not...

Do I need to answer that I was convicted of a felony on graduate school application if it was dropped to misdemeanor after prob?

A motion to set aside will not remove or expunge a conviction on your record. The intent of the question is to inquire about your felony...

This is a common misconception that I have heard from other clients. When your blood is drawn, it is very likely that you will be charged with a...